18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Jatta, Man and the River
According to the Vedas: “Shiva takes the weight of the mighty Ganges in his locks (jatta) and imprisons her... She is released through the locks of his hair, prevents the river's force from destroying earth, and brings purification to the planet."
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Rishikesh, India |
| Copyright: | © Richard Singh |